T he Tempest

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1. Who was Antonio, and how did he take Prospero's dukedom for himself?
Antonio was Prospero's younger brother. When Prospero was busy with his studies. He banished Prospero

2. How old was Miranda when she and Prospero arrived on the Island and how old was she at the time of the story?
Miranda was less than three years old when she arrived on the island. And she was fifteen at the time of the story.

3. What was Prospero’s big mistake?
Prospero was fond of deep study and trusted his dukedom to his false brother. ¬

4. What was the result of Prospero’s mistake?
Antonio took the management of the dukedom and banished Prospero and his daughter.

5. Where did Prospero and Miranda live on the island?
They lived in a cave made out of a rock.

6. What did Prospero keep in his study?
Prospero kept a part of the cave as his study where he put his books.

7. Why didn't Antonio kill Prospero and his daughter?
Antonio didn't kill Prospero and his daughter because the people of Milan loved them so much.

8. What made Prospero come to the island?
Antonio put him and his daughter onto a boat without sails or ropes to die at sea. The wind carried the boat to the island.

9. What power did Prospero possess?
Prospero possessed the knowledge of magic arts.